3 d. ago ’Deep burial’ for ostriches at B.C. landfill as CFIA completes cull, disposal work

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has completed its “active operations” at the British Columbia ostrich farm where professional marksmen were used to cull the flock following an outbreak of avian flu, the agency said in a statement Thursday. The carcasses of 314 ostriches have been disposed of through “deep burial” at a B.C. landfill along […]

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5 d. ago B.C. animal sanctuary says it’s faced ‘unjustified hate’ after avian flu reported

The animal sanctuary says it's pushing back against misinformation, which has included two petitions incorrectly suggesting a forced cull was underway.

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7 d. ago B.C. animal sanctuary ‘devastated’ after avian flu case reported

Critteraid, an animal sanctuary in B.C.'s interior, says it is "devastated" and facing a "heartbreaking" experience after a case of avian flu was discovered.

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1 week ago ‘Couldn’t stomach it’: Ostriches loaded in bins after shooting cull stuns protesters

EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — It had taken more than 10 months before the first gunshots marked the beginning of a cull of hundreds of ostriches at a British Columbia farm that was ordered during an avian flu outbreak last New Year’s Eve. But it was over within hours of starting on Thursday night, and […]

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1 week ago Nearly 400 ostriches shot dead at B.C. farm to end avian flu dispute

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed professional marksmen were brought in Thursday just after 3:30 p.m. to shoot and kill the ostriches.

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1 week ago All ostriches shot dead at B.C. farm after avian flu dispute

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed professional marksmen were brought in Thursday just after 3:30 p.m. to shoot and kill the ostriches.

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1 week ago Reports of sick, dead geese around High River prompt avian flu concerns

Reports of dead and dying geese in waterways around the town of High River, Alta., have prompted concerns about the spread of avian flu, including a warning from the municipality.

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1 week ago B.C. ostrich cull to go ahead after top court won’t hear appeal, CFIA says

400 birds remain on the farm after avian flu killed 69 ostriches in December 2024

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2 w. ago British pilot scolded by Toronto air traffic control on approach to Pearson Airport

A tense radio exchange between a Toronto air traffic controller and a British Airways pilot has garnered widespread attention.The video uploaded to the YouTube aviation channel VASAviation captures the heated moments before British Airways flight BAW9ZY, a routine nonstop service from London Heathrow to Pearson Airport, prepared to land earlier this month. "Speedbird 9ZY heavy, confirm we're cleared for the approach?" the pilot asks, using the airline's signature call sign "Speedbird," and the term "heavy," which denotes larger aircraft of 300,000 pounds or greater that have the potential to create wake turbulence, a risk for smaller planes flying nearby. Instead of confirming, the controller simply responds, "Go back to arrival, please, Speedbird. Arrival frequency. Go back to Arrival." The British Airways pilot, who is seemingly confused, then asks for the correct frequency, to which the c...

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2 w. ago Canada Post union asks Ottawa to butt out as talks set to resume

OTTAWA — The union representing thousands of Canada Post workers on rotating strike wants the federal government to butt out of bargaining as negotiators prepare to head back to the table with the employer for the first time in nearly a month. The Crown corporation and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers confirmed to The […]

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2 w. ago B.C. sees 1st avian flu outbreaks since January as 9 confirmed in poultry stocks

A list published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency shows the virus has been detected in nine commercial poultry flocks in the region over the last two weeks.

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2 w. ago Avian flu on the rise in B.C., nine outbreaks confirmed this month in poultry flocks

A list published by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency shows the virus has been detected in nine commercial poultry flocks in the region over the last two weeks.

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3 w. ago No humans infected amid avian flu outbreak at Butterfield Acres: Primary Care Alberta

Twenty recent visitors to Butterfield Acres were referred for testing through Health Link and no cases of avian flu were detected

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3 w. ago Calgary petting zoo, farm remains closed as 20 people referred for avian flu testing

Butterfield Acres, a popular Calgary-area petting zoo, remains closed after nine cases of avian flu were found at the facility in mid-October. Twenty people are undergoing tests.

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3 w. ago Belgium orders all poultry to be kept indoors over bird flu outbreak

An outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, was detected on a turkey farm near Diksmuide in the north of Belgium this week.

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3 w. ago Calgary Zoo implements safety measures in response to confirmed avian flu case 'in close proximity'

In a post on Facebook, the zoo said that the well-being and health of animals under their care remain a top priority.

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3 w. ago Avian flu discovery prompts Calgary Zoo to close some exhibits

The discovery of highly infectious avian flu near the Calgary zoo has prompted the facility to close down some exhibits and limit public access to some of its animals.

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4 w. ago Calgary petting zoo temporarily closed after avian flu cases reported

Butterfield Acres farm in Foothills County, Alta., was ordered to close after avian flu cases were confirmed. Recent visitors are being asked to monitor for symptoms.

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4 w. ago AHS orders closure of Butterfield Acres Petting Farm after avian flu detected

The risk to the public remains low, but anyone who visited Butterfield Acres between Oct. 6 and 12 is being asked to monitor for symptoms and follow public health guidance

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